2010 Ford F-150 Technical Service Bulletins

80 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Ford F-150. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10052801May 13, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: on some vehicles, the rear sliding glass center panel has a water leakage at the side panel. Model 2010-2013 f-150.
• 10051733Nov 29, 2012Other or unknown. Ford: due to traction control flashing or illuminating indicator, diagnostic codes (dtc) c1963, c1278, c1280, c1282 are stored in anti lock brake system (abs), during low speed maneuvers . Models 2009-2012 f-150.
• 10051724Nov 1, 2012Exterior lighting. Ford: due to an open headlight switch, the headlamps, park lamps or lamps are inoperative and headlamps will remain on because of aftermarket or genuine ford accessories (gfa), installed incorrectly. Causing possible damage to switch. 2009-2013 f-150.
• 10045085Jun 28, 2012Electronic stability control. Ford: on some trucks, traction control indicator flashes or illuminates and at low speed maneuvering turns, electronic stability control (esc) is an intermittent nuisance activation.
• 10044117Feb 23, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Ford: some vehicles may exhibit a condition where one or more rear doors are difficult to lock or unlock using the door lock rod. This may be due to dust buildup in the door latch. Also included model f150 model years 2009-2011.
• 10044211Feb 1, 2012Brakes. Ford: the complete caliper assembly, bracket (anchor plate), brake pads, rotors and clips needs to be replaced due to sticking or binding of front brake caliper.
• 10042485Nov 7, 2011Suspension. Ford: when making tight turns or driving slow, vehicle may exhibit a shudder, chatter and/or vibration, even after cold startup.
• 10041932Aug 16, 2011Engine cooling. Ford: after refueling vehicle, would be hard to start, runs rough and an audible clicking noise can be heard.
• 10039065Apr 14, 2011Body and structure. Ford: the tailgate applique may separate from the sheet metal. 2009-2011 f150.
• 10038946Apr 6, 2011Electrical system, Other or unknown. Ford: 2009-2011 f150. Traction control light may be illuminated with trouble codes stored. The electronic stability control may also activate intermittently while towing a trailer.
• 10038965Apr 1, 2011Electrical system, Air bags. Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
• 10039051Mar 8, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: with cold weather, the gear selector may require extra effort. There may be snow buildup on the shift lever. 2009-2011 f150.
• 10039053Mar 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine cooling, Brakes. Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
• 10039050Feb 3, 2011Other or unknown. Ford: the traction control light is flashing with multiple stored trouble codes. The stability light may also be on while towing a trailer at low speed. 2009-2010 f-150.
• 10037561Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored.
• 10039072Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: there may be a loss of power, hesitation, surge, or lack of throttle response while driving. The brake over accelerator feature may be activating.
• 10039135Dec 3, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: the gear selector lever may be tough to operate in cold weather due to snow buildup around the shift cable. 2009-2010 f150.
• 10039164Nov 24, 2010Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Ford: there may be an rpm surge when cold and at 25-35 mph. 2010 f150.
• 10039138Nov 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: there is a rattle noise when driving 25-30 mph from the transmission when under load. 2009-2010 f-150.
• 10039159Oct 21, 2010Engine cooling. Ford: the idle speed drops lower than desired and may fluctuate. There may be two possible trouble codes stored.
• 10037081Sep 8, 2010Exterior lighting. Ford: on some 2010-2011 ford trucks there is a brake drag condition. There is an improperly adjusted stoplamp switch.
• 10039725Sep 2, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: some expedition/navigator/f150 vehicles may have a delayed forward/reverse engagement with stored trouble codes.
• 10037098Sep 2, 2010Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Ford: some expedition, f-150, and navigator models may experience a delayed forward or reverse transmission engagement. Usually happens on cold start in cold climates.
• 10037085Sep 1, 2010Exterior lighting, Brakes. Ford: with some 2010 f-150s the anti-lock brake system light is on and possible brake fluid leak.
• 10039184Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Ford: when accelerating after a cold start there may be lack of power or rough running. Normal condition. 2009-2010 expedition/navigator/f150.
• 10039147Aug 1, 2010Brakes. Ford: the brakes may feel touchy or aggressive. 2010 f150.
• 10033867Jul 30, 2010Body and structure. Ford: tailgate applique separation. Some platinum trucks may exhibit tailgate applique separation from the sheet metal. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10034631Jul 1, 2010Engine cooling. Ford: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4l engines. When installing supply or return lines at high pressure pump on diesel engines, do not use the bonded style washer (w302870), use only the hybrid style washer (w303659).
• 10034532May 1, 2010Engine cooling. Ford: lack of power wide open throttle only. Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power during wide open throttle only. No dtcs will be present and engine performance during normal driving will not be affected. Check engine air inlet tube for evidence of being partially drawn closed or restricted.
• 10034528May 1, 2010Brakes. Ford: some f150 svt raptor vehicles may exhibit hill decent control fault with abs dtc c116a. On vehicles built before 2/26/10 only, inspect the high mounted stop lamp for evidence of water intrusion.

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